TYRICA SEARS
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Committed healthcare professional offering eight years of dedicated success in home healthcare. I'm passionate in delivering constant consistent and focused to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well versed in senior healthcare with a passion for helping others. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Towne Nursing
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Personal Care Assistant
Right At Home Care Agency
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinate daily medication schedule to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Gathering client's dietary information and providing assistance to client with appropriate personal care requirements like keeping space clean and helping with grooming
- Assisting client who has dementia.
Paraprofessional
Preferred Home Care Agency
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Providing support to staff and student in an educational or childcare environment
- Working with students individually or in a small group providing basic instructions in reading, writing and math
- Redirecting students when needed.
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
New Board-view Manor.
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted multiple residents with ADL care which includes dressing, hygiene care and grooming
- As well assist with the feeding needs, while helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each resident
- Complete entries in logbooks to document accurately report resident progress
- Working with residents who have dementia, Alzheimer's, diabetes and developmental disabilities
- First aid/CPR
- Adhere to HIPAA
- Check and monitor vital signs.
Paraprofessional
White Glove
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisting with lesson plans and materials, grading homework and writing progress reports
- Introducing new concepts and information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide
- Monitoring students' behaviour, helping with academic achievement and learning strategies.
Direct support professional
On Your Mark.
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Ensure community integration, health and safety and a comfortable home environment
- Direct support professionals work directly with the individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities
- On a daily they assist with ADL care should as bathing, hygiene care, dressing, grooming and skincare.
Direct Support Professional
Community Resources.
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Record clients and maintain intake information and assist with the patient daily needs
- The support and services provided depends on the specific abilities of the individual/s being served, and the nature of the settings where the individual/s are being are taking place
- Assisting clients with house cleaning, sanitation and cooking.
Education
Associate in Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies
New York Career Institute
Manhattan, NY09.2015
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2006
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Client Transport
- Daily Meal Preparation
- Patient Care and Support
- Patient Lifting
- Transporting Patients
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Documenting Behaviors
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Preparing Meals
- Recording Vital Signs
- Inpatient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Compassionate
- Maintaining Privacy
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Positioning Patients
- Colostomy Care
- Basic Life Support
- Specimen Collection
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Toileting Assistance
- Pediatric Care
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR Certification
Awards And Acknowledgements
Personal Care Aide Basic Training
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Towne Nursing
10.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Right At Home Care Agency
03.2023 - 09.2023
Paraprofessional
Preferred Home Care Agency
02.2023 - 09.2023
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
New Board-view Manor.
01.2022 - 02.2023
Paraprofessional
White Glove
04.2020 - 01.2022
Direct support professional
On Your Mark.
04.2015 - 04.2021
Direct Support Professional
Community Resources.
08.2012 - 03.2015
Associate in Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies
New York Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
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